Speaker, if you seek it, you will find unanimous consent to move a motion without notice arranging the ceremony for honorifics for former Clerks of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.
That at that time, Mr. Claude DesRosiers and Ms. Deborah Deller be permitted to attend the floor of the chamber while it is in session; and
That the government House leader be permitted to present orders in council to be laid upon the table; and
That the Speaker shall read the orders in council to the House; and
That the Speaker be authorized to make statements in recognition of Mr. DesRosiers and Ms. Deller; and
That following such statements, Mr. DesRosiers and Ms. Deller be invited to take honorary seats at the table; and
That the remainder of the morning routine shall continue following the ceremony; and
That the standing orders of the assembly be amended as follows:
The following new order is added:
“148. Former Clerks of the Assembly, while entitled by the order of the Lieutenant Governor in Council made pursuant to section 77.4 of the Legislative Assembly Act, 1990, to use the honorific title ‘The Honourable’ and after such order is laid upon the table, are permitted to attend the floor of the chamber while it is in session and take an honorary seat at the table at their pleasure.”